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Enid Blyton's Dorset

Luxury itinerary day-by-day

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1. Day one

Arrive Studland

Settle into your hotel in Studland where Enid Blyton holidayed in the 1960s. This will be your base for the next 4 nights. Your bicycles will be waiting there for you so if you wish, you can explore the pretty village of Studland and the wonderful National Trust sandy beach of Studland Bay. Enjoy a short pedal to the local golf club which Enid and her husband purchased and pass the tiny cottage nearby that she espied and wrote about.

Optional 5 miles (8 km)

2. Day two

Studland to Swanage and back

Today begins with a cycle ride north on level, traffic- free forest tracks to the stunning village of Corfe Castle, often used by the writer in her tales with its dramatic castle. Detour enroute if you wish, to the unusual Blue Pool, the stud and moorland of Middlebere Heath and the nature reserve at Arne for stunning views of Poole harbour, all beloved by the author. Step back in time to her children’s adventures which often began with a steam train ride from school by boarding the steam train from Corfe Castle to Swanage. Discover the hotel there where Blyton stayed and explore this old fashioned town where she made regular visits, returning by steam to Corfe Castle and pedalling back to Studland

Optional 10, 17 or 20 miles (16, 27 or 32 km)

3. Day three

Kimmeridge to West Lulworth

We transfer you to Kimmeridge today so you can walk the Jurassic coast following in Blytons footsteps. Take a bridleway to reach the coast from the village of Kimmeridge and then head along the cliff top footpath on this wonderous section of coastline. The walk west includes Kimmeridge Bay with its 'Tower', Lulworth cove and Stair Hole, all of which feature in Enid’s stories. We meet you in the village of West Lulworth to return you to Studland

8 miles (13 km)

4. Day four

Studland to Brownsea Island

Heading east from Studland, you ferry hop with your bike to Sandbanks and then take a further boat to Brownsea Island to explore on foot. This unspoilt gem, owned by the National Trust, sits in the middle of Poole harbour and is ‘Whispering Island’ in the Blyton books. Those wanting to pedal on, can cycle traffic free along the mainland shore and in front of all the colourful beach huts to Bournemouth Pier. Retrace the route and ferry back to Studland for your last night.

5 or 14 miles (8 or 22 km)

5. Day five

Depart Studland

At your leisure, depart from Studland

Step back in time to her children’s adventures ...by boarding the steam train from Corfe Castle…